What a Storm! High Winds Took Most of Our Mulberry Tree Down

The storm last night scared me enough that I sat on the couch wearing my bike helmet as I knit and watched the wind and rain outside.

Are You Being Safe With Your Social Security Number

Simple tips to protect those nine important digits.

125 Great Business Ideas to Release Your Inner Entrepreneur

Talia's Treasure Trove, a Kitsy Lane Boutique

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

Last Chance to Win $25K to Help Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

U.S. House Approves Permanent Small Business Tax Breaks

Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.

Bradford Child Care Services Offers Quality Childhood Educational Programs for Iowa and Connecticut

Bradford Child Care Offers New Horizons to Explore For Connecticut Daycare Centres

Big Business Good for New Products, but Bad for U.S. Jobs: Gallup Survey

A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.

Here's How You Can Win $25K to Improve Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Big Tips for Small Business with Freelancer.com's Nikki Parker

Outsourcing, crowdfunding and getting things done for small businesses in the global web economy

These Must-See Sandwich Boards Will Crack You Up

FREE (hugs), (cold) BEER. Eye-catching, clever and inviting are three keys to mastering the sandwich board. What are your tips for signs that demand customers' attention and business?

Ed Gaines retires after more than 30 years with Uptown Bill's/Wild Bill's coffeeshops

America Can Be Prosperous Again!

Is Your Business Ready for the Shark Tank?

Other business from Patch towns have survived the Shark Tank. Learn how you can get on the show, and a few tips to help if you get there.

More People are Biking to Work; Are You?

It's National Bike to Work Week, and many more people are commuting on bikes than a decade ago. See where your city ranks nationally.

Don't Fail Mother's Day: Share Your Gift Ideas Here

Money, Mentors and Messaging: How This Small Business Was Saved

Watch how a martial arts academy grew its business with the help of the Wells Fargo Works Project, and learn how you can win a similar experience, including $25,000 for your business.

A Few Things To Know About Iowa And Connecticut Preschools

Explore New Horizons In Childhood Education With Connecticut And Iowa Daycare

Two businesses launched by Extend the Dream now flourishing on their own

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Joins Univ. IA Health Alliance

1-800-Flowers|Flowerama Shops Celebrate Spring Fever Open House Events in Iowa!

Vintage Shoppe celebrates National Record Store Day

CC & Mays Baby + Kids ONLINE SALE

Job of lifetime could be yours!

Treat Cupcake Bar Unveils Gluten Free Cake Pops Direct to Your Door.

Best Iowa Daycare And Preschool With Bradford Child Care

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Uptown Bill's Vintage Shoppe has expanded

PopUpdates #3 - News about Pop-up Shops, Restaurants, Events & Venues

PopUpdates #2 - News about Pop-up Shops, Restaurants, Events & Venues

Treat Cupcake Bar Announces Allergy Friendly Cupcake Kits Delivered to Your Door

Cedar Rapids, Saddle up with the Ram Rodeo Series at the World’s Toughest Bulls & Broncs Rodeo!

Community Update

Helping Travelers with Food Allergies and Special Diets